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Churches, 1928

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Blue Mountain Churches

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 May 1928 · page 36

Next Sunday, May 13, second Sunday, the following Masses will be said: Katoomba, 7 and 10; Leura, 10; Mount Victoria, 8; Blackheath, 10; Lawson, 8, with the general…

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Rev. Father Hurley, S.M. Church Hell's Farewell

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 May 1928 · page 27

Rev. Father D. H. Hurley, S.M. (Rector, St. Patrick's, Church Hill), will be tendered a musical evening on Thursday, the 17th inst., at 8 p.m., the occasion being the eve…

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The Church at Makogai, where a famous leper-priest has just passed away

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 May 1928 · page 18

From Rome comes the news that one of the most profoundly moving figures of the mission world has passed away in the death of Father Francis Xavier…

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The Church Service

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 May 1928 · page 12

The president of the Methodist Conference (Rev. W. H. Andrews) conducted the services held in the Mosman Methodist Church, and at the graveside. He was assisted by the Rev…

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Kogarah Presbyterian Church

The St George Call · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 2

A very enjoyable social was held in the above church, on Tuesday evening, the 8th inst., to celebrate the first year of Ministerial work of Rev. A…

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ANNIVERSARY Methodist Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 2

The anniversary services of the Methodist Church, Granville are to be held on Sunday, May 27. Special arrangements have been made…

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"National Matter" Widening Church-Street Deputation to Board

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 12

The proposed widening of Church-street was briefly discussed at this week's meeting of the Parramatta Council, when Aldermen E. J. Brown and Noller…

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Petrol Pumps No More in Church-Street Attitude of Main Roads Board

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 12

The Main loads Board will not sanction the erection of further kerbside petrol pumps on main roads. Paramatta Council received an…

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Girls' Homes. Church of England. Proposed Removal to Carlingford

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 15

"We want to do for girls what we have done for boys," said the Rev. R: Hook, honorary secretary of the Church of England Homes (Glebe Point and Carlingford),…

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No Jobs for Boys But Church Army is Shipping Hordes

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 3

Last week a Sydney firm advertised for a lad. It resulted in a siege of over 200 boys applying for the job, and caused a disturbance that was…

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Church Lads' Brigade

The Propeller · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 6

The Hurstville company of the Church Lads' Brigade held a successful concert in the Masonic Hall. Hurstville, on Monday last in aid of the brigade's sports…

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Sydney Central Methodist Mission a Great Anniversary

The Methodist · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 3

Sunday last witnessed a feast of good things in connection with the 44th anniversary of the Sydney Central Methodist Mission. From first to last everything passed off well. At the…

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St Marys. Presbyterian Church Jubilee

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 5

The preparation for the functions in celebration of the Presbyterian Jabiles is being successfully consummated, not only with regard to the tea and…

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Presbyterian Assembly

The Sun · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 4

The annual general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in New South Wales will commence next Tuesday evening in St. Stephen's Phillip-street,…

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Catholic Guild

The Sun · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 2

A series of lectures, under the auspices of the Catholic Evidence Guild, is being given in the Australian Hall, 150 Elizabeth-street, Sydney,…

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Methodist Men

The Methodist · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 16

In the development of the early Christian Church, and when she began to expand her borders and widen her influence, the women of the church…

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Burwood Methodist Men

The Methodist · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 6

There will be many memories lingering after the tumult and the shouting connected with Burwood Jubilee services dies away. But to some of those, the most striking memory will be of the…

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The Anglican Church Constitution. to the Editor of the "Herald."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 21

Sir,—May I beg the hospitality of your columns to report to my Anglican brethren in New South Wales, and elsewhere, why at our Tasmanian synod last week I felt it my duty…

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Presbyterian Leader Brisbane

The Labor Daily · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 1

Rev. John Sinclair, of Townsville, has been elected Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland for 1929-1930…

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Methodist C.E. Societies

The Methodist · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 6

More and more the method of denominational oversight of Christian Endeavour Societies is being adopted. The Baptist Church and the Churches of Christ have appointed organising secretaries for…

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